2026 Tomatoes

This page outlines the tomato varieties planned for the 2026 growing season.

Varieties are intentionally selected to represent micro dwarf, dwarf, and standard indeterminate tomatoes, with an emphasis on flavor, space-conscious growing, and open-pollinated genetics.

Variety Name	Plant Type	Growth Habit	Plant Height	Fruit Description	Use / Category	Why It’s Here
Altai Orange	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Medium to large orange tomatoes with smooth skin and well-balanced, slightly sweet flavor	Slicer	Earlier maturity than most orange varieties with reliable production and excellent flavor
Amana Orange	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Large orange beefsteak tomatoes with meaty flesh, low acidity, and rich, sweet flavor	Slicer	One of the best-tasting orange heirlooms, known for size, beauty, and outstanding flavor
Azoychka	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Smooth, bright yellow beefsteak tomatoes with juicy texture and mild, slightly citrusy flavor	Slicer	Early for a large-fruited tomato with excellent productivity and clean, balanced flavor
Cherokee Purple Cherry	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Small purple-brown cherry tomatoes with rich, complex flavor	Cherry	Classic Cherokee flavor in a smaller, snackable form
Dr. Wyche’s Yellow	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Large golden-yellow slicer with sweet, low-acid flavor	Slicer	Renowned heirloom prized for flavor and color
Bananas Noire	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Elongated dark tomatoes with rich, savory flavor	Paste / Sauce	Unique color and shape, rarely seen locally
Irish Stripes	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Medium red tomatoes with gold striping and balanced flavor	Slicer	Eye-catching fruit with dependable performance
Costoluto Fiorentino	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Deeply ribbed red tomatoes with intense old-world flavor	Sauce / Slicer	Historic Italian variety chosen for cooking quality
Stupice	Standard	Indeterminate	5–7 ft	Small to medium red tomatoes with bright, tangy flavor and high productivity	Slicer / Early	Extremely early and dependable producer, ideal for beating the season and consistent harvests
Andrew Rahart’s Jumbo Red	Standard	Indeterminate	6–8+ ft	Large classic red tomatoes with full, traditional tomato flavor	Slicer	Selected for size, flavor, and reliability
Piennolo del Vesuvio	Standard	Indeterminate (Long Keeper)	6–8+ ft	Small red plum tomatoes with thick skin, concentrated flavor, and excellent storage capability	Paste / Long Keeper	Traditional Italian long-keeping tomato known for hanging storage and intensely concentrated flavor
Reverend Morrow’s Long Keeper	Standard	Indeterminate (Long Keeper)	6–8+ ft	Medium-sized red tomatoes that ripen off the vine and store for extended periods	Storage / Long Keeper	Unique long-keeper variety that extends fresh tomato availability well beyond the growing season
Kryptonite	Dwarf	Indeterminate (Dwarf habit)	3–4 ft	Medium green-when-ripe tomatoes with rich, complex flavor	Slicer	Excellent flavor in a compact, manageable plant
Dwarf Purple Heart	Dwarf	Indeterminate (Dwarf habit)	3–4 ft	Medium purple tomatoes with balanced, full-bodied flavor	Slicer	Popular dwarf with classic heirloom taste
Dwarf Mr. Snow	Dwarf	Indeterminate (Dwarf habit)	3–4 ft	Medium pale-yellow tomatoes with mild, sweet flavor	Slicer	Unique color and gentle flavor in a small-space plant
Dwarf Sweet Sue	Dwarf	Indeterminate (Dwarf habit)	3–4 ft	Medium pink tomatoes with sweet, well-rounded flavor	Slicer	Consistently excellent flavor from a dwarf plant
Dwarf Emerald Giant	Dwarf	Indeterminate (Dwarf habit)	3–4 ft	Large green-when-ripe tomatoes with rich, savory flavor	Slicer	Big flavor and size without a full-size vine
Groovy Tunes	Micro Dwarf	Micro Dwarf (compact habit)	10–12 in	Small red tomatoes with classic tomato flavor	Cherry	Ideal for patios and containers
Pa’s Pride	Micro Dwarf	Micro Dwarf (compact habit)	10–14 in	Small red tomatoes with mild, pleasant flavor	Cherry	Bred specifically for ultra-small growing spaces
Candy Berry	Micro Dwarf	Micro Dwarf (compact habit)	10–14 in	Small red cherry tomatoes with sweet flavor	Cherry	Productive micro dwarf perfect for beginners
Henry Harrington	Micro Dwarf	Micro Dwarf (compact habit)	12–14 in	Small red tomatoes with balanced, traditional flavor	Cherry	Reliable micro dwarf with good yields
Vilma	Micro Dwarf	Micro Dwarf (compact habit)	12–14 in	Small red tomatoes with mild, classic tomato taste	Cherry	Well-known container tomato for tight spaces
Süßer Louis (Sweet Louis)	Micro Dwarf	Micro Dwarf (compact habit)	10–12 in	Small red tomatoes with noticeably sweet flavor	Cherry	Excellent choice for indoor or patio growing